Shetland North, Shetland Islands: Living Costs
Cost of Living
Living costs in Shetland North average around £685 a month, just above the UK average of £640. Council tax is lower here, but that saving gets eaten up by higher grocery and transport bills.
You'll pay £130 a month in council tax — that's a real saving compared to the UK average of £147. Groceries, though, cost £260 a month against a UK average of £224, because island supply chains push prices up. Transport runs to £120 a month, which is also above average.
For landlords, the lower council tax is an easy selling point. But renters will notice their day-to-day costs are higher, so they'll budget accordingly. If you're moving here from the mainland, you'll need to stretch your money a bit further.
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Higher than
UK Average
Similar to
Shetland Central
Similar to
Shetland West
Estimated Living Costs
Annually
Monthly
Utilities
£1,680
Internet
£420
Council Tax
£1,353
Groceries
£3,120
Transport
£1,440
Council tax in Shetland North, 2026-27
In Shetland North (Shetland Islands), estimated 2026-27 council tax is about £113 a month for a couple and £85 for a single person (Band D: £1,488 a year, excluding water and sewerage).
| Household | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| Single person | £85 | £1,015 |
| Couple | £113 | £1,353 |
| Family | £113 | £1,353 |
| Single parent | £85 | £1,015 |
| Band | Per year |
|---|---|
| Band A | £991.93 |
| Band B | £1,157.26 |
| Band C | £1,322.58 |
| Band D | £1,487.90 |
| Band E | £1,954.94 |
| Band F | £2,417.84 |
| Band G | £2,913.80 |
| Band H | £3,645.36 |
- Ward averages based on the mix of homes in each band, not a bill for a specific home.
- Single person and single parent figures include the 25% single-person discount.
- Excludes water and sewerage charges, which Scottish councils bill alongside council tax.
- Estimated from ONS, Ofgem and Census data. Council: Shetland Islands.
